Latest from Russell

Policeman injured trying to stop carjacker

Woman also suffers injuries after man pulls her out of car in Whangārei and drives away.

'It was like summer': Holidaymakers flock to Northland, smashing visitor records

Takings up 100% at some attractions, but Auckland's Covid outbreak may end the boom.

Russell Rawiri hangs up his badge after 41 years

Senior Constable Russell Rawiri looks back on an enforcement career with no regrets.

Kiwi Natalie Scott to receive Freedom of London award

Previous winners include Princess Di, Nelson Mandela and Florence Nightingale.

Northland storm: Some roads still closed after slips and flooding cause major damage

Northland storm: Some roads still closed after slips and flooding cause major damage

Water saving efforts needed despite downpour

Residents are being asked to reduce water usage so reservoirs can return to normal.

Water saving needed as reservoirs fall low after storm damage

While storm damaged treatment plants are back in action, the reservoirs have fallen low.

Bay of Islands Sailing Week wins sustainability award

Organisers thought they'd get to silver level in their first year, but they got to gold.

$6 million raised to save Northland beach from private investors

Public access to iconic surf beach Elliot Bay has been secured.

First home buyers caught between a rock and a hard place

The region's first home buyers are still hamstrung by eligibility rules and affordability.

Man at centre of three-hour standoff sentenced

After three hours and as police moved into a property, Hiko Komene gave himself up.

Dogged defence force: NZ's four-legged wildlife protectors

Meet the front line of New Zealand's defence against millions of insatiable killers.

Human remains found at Far North beach

A Whangārei couple recently unearthed a nearly intact human skeleton at a Russell beach.

Robbery at vegetable stand leaves woman traumatised

A pregnant woman has been traumatised after being robbed at her family vegetable stall.

Final push to preserve public access to iconic Northland surf beach

Trust also plans a multi-day walk from Cape Brett to Russell Forest via Elliot Bay.

Surf patrols on education mission and winning Lotto numbers

Lifeguards take skills on the road; check on the winning Lotto numbers.

Island Hopping: Urupukapuka has something for everyone

Urupukapuka Island has something to offer everyone.

Death-walking not for the faint-hearted

Kerikeri chef Linz Hart-MacDiarmid is bringing the art of death-walking to Northland.